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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

her hideous giggle, arose from behind
a tree, and said:
This way. this way"
He followed the woman to an
old hut, dark. miserable and dirty.
There. on n wretched bed. lay the
wasted form of little Amos. His
erutches were near him, but he would
never need them again. He was about
to take wings to the land of eternal
day, where sorrow and suffering are
unknown.
Clarence was a strong youth, and
deemed it weakness to weep. vet he
could not repress his tears at this sight
of misery.
Amos, my dear little boy" he said.
81 have come to take you home with
me. Do you want TO go9"
1t was with an effort. the little fellow
said: "Ies-yes, it's So nice there,
The angels will come to me there, and
Tn goin' TO die soon. They'll never
come to take me TO Heaven if l die
here"
You shall 90 at once" said ClaI-
ence
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

There is a resident Of the bird-house
that would like TO see snakes more
often than the friends Of the festive
corn or entangling rye. 1t is the saw
bird, peculiar little creature that was
received recently. With her mate she
was brought from Mexico in charge Of
a seaman of New York vessel. The
tar had just been paid off, and when he
was given few hours liberty started
off on constitutional, leaving the birds
on the dock. One died A customs
officer took the survivor to the Mexican
Consul, and he gave it to the Philadel-
phia garden. The bird is eccentric in
diet. It feeds ON lizards and snakes,
but at present is existing on worms
Py,,I0JefIhtn Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

1t is estimated that 10000 railroad
passes have been issued to members OF
the Wisconsin Legislature during the
present session. 1t is to be hoped that
the granting of legislative passes has
about come to an end. The system
is altogether wrong and should not be
tolerated any longer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

Energy will do almost anything. but
it cannot exist if the blood is impure
and moves sluggishly in the veins.
There is nothing so good for cleansing
the blood and imparting energy to the
system as Ayers Sarsaparilla. Price,
81. Six bottles, S. Sold by druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
A Mild Rebuke-An Austin teacher

"A Milo heDuke-Ah husiih tedchef
overheard one Of the larger boys in the
class whispering to the boy below him
that the teacher was a donkey. The
teacher did not get angry at all. He
did not seize the boy by the collar and
draw him over desk where he could
get at him conveniently. All the
teacher did was to remark placidly:
Harry. shall mark you deficient in
natural history, as you can not distIn-
guish me from donkey."--7e1as Stt-
t1Qs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
Friday. April |, 1887.

The democratic state central com
mittee met at Milwaukee on Tuesday
evening, and elected f. b. Usher, edi-
tor Of The La Crosse Chronicle, chair
man, vice w. A. Walker, resigned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

BOSCODEI, NOV. 10, ISoO.
Friend Dresen The suit of clothes ordered of
you came to hand, and are exactly what want.
" Who made them?' and where did you get that
ing that YOU artist at cutting as well as on
the cornet. Be sure and keep my measure for if
was to move to Chicago or New York city
would send to you for my clothes. Yours &c
"RAsHE" HUBBEL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

DnlrnYillp Wig

DOdgeVlIIe, WIS.
Mr.. Adam DreSen, Dear Sir: l ana well suited
with the suit of clothes, purchased of you over
year ago. The quality of goods has proved ex-
cellent, and a better fit could not be possible,
think. will soon call on you for another suit
as l know you can please me. Resp'y yours,
F, W. SCHELL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
Fan Claire Wis October IL 1Ss

Eau Claire Wis, October IL, 1856
Adam Dresen, Dear Sir: Your letter came to
hand in due time. The suit arrived safely. l
wore it yesterday and everybody said it was
elegant fit wish you could see it; but that will
have to be deferred.
Enclosed find order for $40, the amount of
your bill think suit like mine would have
cost at least $50 here, and not have as good fit.
As long as you continue to give as good satisfac
ton as you have in the past l shall certainly
promise you my future patronage. Hoping TO
hear from you again and thanking you for your
1remain. Yours Truly, J. PHILLIPS,
Civil Engineer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
CHAPTER XXI.

Monday came, and it was busy day
at Newton. Squire Buffers was busy.
He sat in his easy chair at his table, his
glasses mounted on his nose, and his
pen went scratch, scratch, over some
legal-looking documents before him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

Every recommendation published in
praise of DR. Seth Arnold'S Cough
Killer, as the greatest remedy for
Coughs, Colds. etc, etc, is guaranteed
genuine by the proprietors of this
wonderful medicine. Watch for them
in the issues of this paper. For sale
by all druggists. Price Csc, soc and
S1.00 per bottle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
FROM PROF. HAMMILL.

New Orleans La, Dec. &c, 1886.
Mr. Adam Dresen, Ny Dear Sir: The clothes
came all right and fit splendidly. l have had
clothes made by the best tailors in Chicago, Gin
cinnati and other cities but never had any that
fit me so perfectly as those you made. May you
be successful in your business. Yours Resp'y.
S. S. HAMMILL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
Saved and

restored thousands. Walter Barry, 7
Hollis ST., Boston, Mass, after vainly try
ing number of medicines, for the cure
of lumbsgo, was persuaded to try Ayers
Sarsaparilla. He writes: "Your valuable
medicine not only relieved ME, but be-
lieve it has worked perfect care, although
my complaint was apparently chronic"
Thos. Daily, Watertown, Mass, has long
been a sufferer. from lumbago and rheu-
matism. So great has been his improve
ment since using
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
Fine Cattle For Sale.

l have for sale at my stock farm near
Edmund station, nine very fine thor
oughbred Shorthorn Bulls, ranging from
s to is months old; also four graded
Shorthorn Bulls ranging from s to u
months old. will sell these cattle on
reasonable terms, on time, or will trade
them for good horses or colts.
olwi CHARLES CoLLARD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

nodgevile, Sept. 16, 1886.
Mr.. Dresen, Dear Sir: l received my clothes
also your card, and am well pleased. Everybody
likes them and think they good adver-
tisemeut. l am much obliged TO you for such a
good fit. Yours Respy SEPH WILLIAMS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

What! singing, Willie? Wasn't
aware you were vocalist. YES, in
deed; belong to choir" THAT so!
How many in the choir?" ..Afull rcaia.
uncle-note size. M Y. Nail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
Happy

change; indeed. miracle. In few
weeks the sores h,gsn TO heal; he gained
strength, anc- could walk around the
house. We persevered with the Saysa-
parilla, yet having little hope of his re-
covery. To-day he can run as far as anv
other boy of his age. The sores on his
arm, shoulder, and back, have nearly
healed, his muscles are strengthening. and
he is the picture of health" Equally
important facts concerning the use OF
Ayers Sar-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

Lancaster. June %, sc.
Mr.. Adam Dresser, Dear Sir: My suit came o. X.
on Saturday evening and they were voted a sue
cess by the entire family. They "suit" me per
fectly. Respectfully, F. w. MCNAIR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

Montfort Wis, July Is, 1886.
Adam Dresen, Sir Enclosed please find draft
for $1,000. The clothes fit all 0 X.
Yours, T. ]. DAVIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
Dodgeyille, Wis.

Dodgeville, Wis
Dear Sir: Everything is O. K. could not be
better. You can depend on me for further pat
ronage Yours respectfully, H. PERKINS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
Kerosene Oils.

Headquarters for the Standard Oil
Company's Elaine, Eocene, Diamond
White, Prime White, and Doan's Gas
oline. Special prices on five gallon lots
and over. 3lm1 d. JACKO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
A Sensation

of relief is sure to follow the use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla, and thousands thankfully
acknowledge its good effects. Charles c..
Smith, Craftsbury, VT. says: a. have
besn troubled, for q long time, with =
humor, which appeared on my face in
ugly pimples and blotehes. Ayers Sarsa-
parilla cured ME. consider it the best
blood purifier in the world"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
In Court

one who needs help is indeed for.Gn;-
who finds a friend Blu; lie Is s;:.. H.. .
fortunate who discovers that he n.
eradicate the poisons of scrofula fro-s. =.
system by the use of Ayers S,,-sal1:,r;.....
scrofula is one Of the most terrible Il IL
diseases. 1t is in the blood. corru;,ris
and communicating every tissue and - :.
in the whole body. Patrick
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
HELEN LAKEMAN:,
The Story Of a Young Girls Strug-
gle With Adversely.
BY JOHN r MUSICK

AUTHOR OF THE BANKER OF BEDFORD,
walter BRowNFIELp," ETC
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

of the feelings of Mrs. T. P. Gushing, 81
Suffolk ST., Chelsea, who, after being SO
afflicted with Salt Rheum thai her fingers
would crack open, and bleed and itch ter
ribly, was cured by four bottles of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Mrs. E. G. Evans, IS Carver
ST., Boston, Mass, suffered severely from
rheumatism and debility. Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla proved specific in her case. Francis
johnson, Editor of the German Ameri-
can" Lafayette, Ind, writes: " For years
have been subject to chronic attacks of
neuralgia, especially at the commencement
of spring. 1 have derived great benefit
from Ayers Sarsapsrilla." 1t has
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
Lynch

Wholesale Grocer, Lowell, Mass. SAYS:
" Ayers Sarsaparilla is the best" The
following, from r. l.. King, Richmond,
Va, is corroborsted by Purcell, Latid Il
Co., druggists, of that city. Mr.. X. writes
(Msy IL, 1884: MY son Thomas, aged
u, has suffered horribly. for three years,
with scrofula, in its worst form. His case
was said to be incurable. Cne arm WAS
useless; his right leg was pdvalyzed; a
large piece of bone had cut through the
skin at the shoulder-bade. and three large
sores constantly discharged offensive mat
ter. He began taking Ayers ssrsapsrilla
on the 9Th of March, and. oh, what
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01
a Snake-Eating Bird.

fro BE CONTINUED. I
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-01

"Who've you got your orders FROM"
From Heaven" answered Clarence,
hitching his horse, and pushing on
through the gate past the burly keeper.
"Ye'd better show your writin's-"
.WEere is hep demanded Clarence.
AT this moment Simple Nancy. with
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-11-26
HOW HE KNEW HIM.
Abraham LIncOIn's Story About Henry
 Ward Beecher.


 Ward Beecher.
 Ben: Perley Poore is authority for the statement that Abraham Lincoln once told a good story about Henry Ward Beecher, who, dressed in very common clothes, was studying human nature as exhibited in the highways and byways of New York. In the course of his philo- sophie peregrinations, he went into 6 mock auction shop. He stood awhile on entering, and reflected, doubtless, how any one could be so lost to all sense of truth and honesty as the auctioneer in question, endeavoring to palm off his worthless trash to the inexperienced in city ways as good and valuable, and finally the auctioneer called out: "Mr. Beecher, why don't you bid?" He was greatly astonished, as can be imagined, at finding himself known in this place, and, as he had supposed in his purposely careless dress. He imme- diately left, and started for the residence of one of the members of the church in the ueighborhood, and requested him, as an act of kindness, to go down and inquire of that person who had sold himself to Sa- tan for the love of gain how it was that he knew him in his disguise. The neighbor kindly consented, and on entering the "Peter Funk" shop he addressed the auctioneer:
 'rHow is it that you know Henry Ward Beecher so we'll as to be able to recognize him in his disguise?"
 'How do know him? Why, have been a prominent member of his congregation for the last five years, and lease the fifth pew from the front"
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-11-26
Pumpkins and Cucumbers.

Dr. Halsted. of the Iowa Agri- cultural College, claims, as the result of experiments, that seed of the squash and melon tribes will almost invaria- bly, fail to grow if thrust vertically into the soil. as once was a common method. especially with pumpkin seeds, and is yet practiced by many. 1t would be better 10 sow the seeds upon the soil and leave them without a covering of earth than to set them endwise. Flat surface seeds, it was found. would throw their coats with out failure provided the earth was kept sufficiently moist. In field and garden practice there is the danger of the ed left upon the surface being destroyed by birds. eic. The best way is to plant them flatwise two thirds of an inch below the surface, or some- what deeper if the soil is dry. Much depends upon the amount of moisture present Instead of preparing the hill for squshes and sticking the seeds endwise into the mound or hill, it is best 10 make levelcd places, SOW the seeds and cover them with an inch or so of soil. "-Hck's MagGzine
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-11-26
EDUCATING COLTS.
Work for Which the Winter Month
 Afford Ample Opportunity.

A Work for Which the Winter Month s
 Afford Ample Opportunity.
 The earlier the training of the horse begins, the easier it is accomplished and the more thoroughly the lessons are learned. There is, of course, a difference in the intelligence possessed by horses. just as there is in people, and some colts learn much faster than others, but at the same time the readi- ness with which they learn what is wanted of them depends, in a great measure, upon the skill and methods oft he man who does the training. In careful, patient hands high mettled colt may be trained so that he can be safely trusted under almost any cir cums anceS, while man who is care less and without discretion ruins him.
 As rule. not enough attention is given 10 accustOming the colt to sights and sounds that he may be influenced by when put to work. Especially is this the case on the farm, where the ''breaking" of the young horse to har- ness is put off until he is old enough to be put 10 work, and as soon as he has learned 10 go along quietly his educa- tion is considered completed. When such horse is sold to go to town or large city, the surroundings are so different from what he has been familiar with on the farm, that he is constantly being frightened and can not be regarded a safe horse, either for driving purposes or slow work.
 A different method of training would have mace him quite different He should be taught while yet in the barn on the farm, to allow the dangling of harness etc, about his heels, and then in case, when on the road, some acci. dent happens which brings the whifH e. tree or the vehicle against him, he will not be so apt to become frightened and run awaH It is & good plan to bear in mind what may be his surroundings when he leaves the farm, and prepare him for these by carefully bringing him in contact with untoward sights and sounds until he learns that no harm need be feared from them. While doing this, however. great caution should be used that the colt does not become frightened and get away. The winter months afford an opportunity for this work, when there is frequently lime that may be devoted to it without interfering with duties that, uring other seasons of the year, demand so much time. r-NqtioVH Livs' Stock goNr. Fgl
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-11-26
HOME AND FARM.
For dull tools-grindstone music


 For dull tools-grindstone music.
 Sheep manure contains 90 to 95 per cent. of the plant food contained in the rations consumed by the sheep. It is. therefore. a very rich fertilizer.
 When one has bad cold and the nose is closed up so that he can not breath through it. relief may be found instantly by putting little camphor and water in the center of the hand and snufing it up the nose. It is great relief
 Lemon Pie: One teacup of boil ing water, two tablespoonfuls of corn starch, cooking until thick paste. Add one cup of sugar, piece of butter the size of an egg and set to cool. Stir together the yelks of two eggs and the grated rind and juice of one lemon. Mix all together; bake quickly. Frost when done. Boston Budget
 -Succotash: Cook about three cups of lima beans and the same of corn cut from the cob until done. Nix them together after draining well, then turn tver them one cup of milk, two table spoonfuls of butter rolled in one of -four. and salt and pepper to suit the taste. Cook about ten minutes, not more. and serve at once. -Erchange.
 If more care were given to seed- ing down and getting q good stand of grass, no better means coull be de- viseJ to insure improved methods of farming. With well-seeded fields there need be less blowing, and that might properly be limited to the area that can be thoroughly manured and cul- tivated. A really good grass or clover crop will pay better average profits than those requiring much more labor. N r Witness.
 Potato Reignets: Mash q large plateful of mealy potatoes with two ounces butter and two well-beaten eggs. Rub them until no Jumps re- main. Spread the mass cut smooth. not quite an inch thick. Then cut out with shapes, round, oval, etc. Brush them with egg and bread crumbs; grate cheese over. Fry delicate vel low or put in the oven to bake nice yellow without drying. Serve them hot as a garnish to different dishes - Good Cheer.
 -Scalloped Cabbage: Cabbage is a great favorite with great many peO- pie. and it is susceptible of nearly as much variety in preparation as pota- toes. Ohe way is as follows: Chop the cabbage very fine. place layer in a pudding dish. sprinkle over fine bread crumbs or rolled crackers Add salt, pepper and bits of butter. then q layer of cabbage, and so on until the dish is full, with crumbs on top. Pour over teacupful of cream or milk, or more according to the size of the dish used. Bake in moderate oven thirty to forty minutes, until the topis Drowned. --Fdrnl, Field and StockmGn
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-11-26
A Aren-rhousana Dollar Watch.

The death of Mir. Alfred Denison re- moves a well-known figure from London society. He was younger brother of the celebrated George Anthony Denison, Archdeacon of Taunton, and of Mir. Speak CT Denison, ,afterward Viscount Oossington. Lady Oossington presented her brother-in- law with ten thousand dollars for certain services. This money Mir. Denison invest ed in sumptuous watch. Avery musical repeater of the best workmanship was in closed in a gold case literally studdet with jewels, and each jewel a picked stone. The watch chain had a succession of black pearls, and the signet was scar abaus. The worst of this costly whim was that the owner scarcely dared wear the watch for fear of being robbed in the street, and could not leave it at home fol fear of a burglary.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-11-26
CHIEF OF sTRANGLERS.
A Hideous old Thug Tries His Terrible
 Arts on a Tourist


 Many of the great criminals whom l have seen bore in their faces terrible warning of what they were; but with the Thugs of Jahapur it is not so. These hu- man vampires who now gather round me, says correspondent of the Philadelphia Press, every one of whom has taken more lives than any public executioner in Europe, are to the outward eye set of quiet, slouching, meager old men, who might be gang of beggars, group of harmless village folk, party of super annuated native workmen, or any thing on earth but what they really are.
 That's the chief" whispers my guide, pointing to a small, lean, gray-beard, with a white turban, who is sitting before the nearest hut, rocking a child on his knee, and stroking it's thin, little. brown face with the hand that has shed the blood of his fellow men like water.
 "Ask him." rejoin l, "how many mur- ders he has committed"
 A momentary gleam of cunning wrinkles In his sunken eyes. The old tiger is evil dently suspicious, and stands on his guard.
 'I can not tel, ," he answers, with an in- difference which, under such circum- stances, has in it something indescribably ghastly. "I didn't keep count of them be- yond hundred"
 "Now, before we go," says to our con- ductor, q mean to see for myself how the strangling was done. Oblige me by telling this man to put his moose around my wrist, for I don't care to trust him with my throat"
 The savage eagernsss win which the withered old skeleton obeys the call-as if filled with fresh life by even the make-be- lieve show of murder-is fearful to see. Knotting a small coin into the corner of his handkerchief to give him a sure hold, he slips the moose round my arm and then, bringing his knuckles together with sudden twist, gives my wrist squeeze and almost makes the bone crack.
 The awful change that passes over his face at this moment baffies all de- scription. His dull, flimsy eyes seem to blaze with hell-fire, his sharp, white teet b are laid bare in wolfish grin, his shriv- eled, corpse-like features quiver with q ferocious joy so fiendish that an actual demon starting up before me could scarce Iy be more appalling. The thought of that face bending over some helpless man in the gloomy depths of the forest, just as the fatal moose frightened, is altogether too much for my nerves, and it is with long breath of relief that find myself outside the fatal inclosure once more